Director Partner Success

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at

Who are we hiring?

The Director, Partner Success is a high-impact role responsible for driving the success, growth, and retention of Sphere's Official Partners within the Sponsorship division. This person will serve as the strategic day-to-day lead for a portfolio of world-class brand partners — ensuring flawless fulfillment, uncovering new values, and delivering insights that fuel upsell, renewal, and long-term partnership health.

This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of client service, operational success, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. The Director will work hand-in-hand with Sales, Venue Operations, Integrated Marketing, Business Operations, Creative, and the Client Services team to deliver white-glove service and measurable results for every partner engagement.

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners while coordinating seamlessly across Finance, Sales, Production, Integrated Marketing, Creative, Business Operations and Client Services.
• Manage partner inventory across Sphere portfolio.
• Deliver exceptional, proactive service to commercial partners, ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled and partner goals are exceeded.
• Develop deep knowledge of each partner's business objectives and align Sphere resources to co-create activations that drive mutual value and maximize partnership ROI.
• Surface new lines of business, upsell opportunities, and activation ideas that inform renewal strategy and deepen partner investment.
• Lead the campaign reporting process post-activation — partnering with internal teams to compile performance reports, identify successes, and recommend optimizations.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Experience: 8+ years in Sponsorships, Account Management, Partnerships, or Program Management within sports, entertainment, media, or technology — servicing top-tier brand partners. Experience in financial services preferable.
• Client leadership: Proven ability to manage senior-level client relationships with confidence and strategic acumen in both internal and external settings.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and analytical communication skills with strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy. Experienced communicator leading conversations with c-suite and executive level stakeholders.
• Project management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects on schedule and across competing deadlines.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Track record of building effective interdepartmental relationships and rallying internal teams around partner objectives.
• Venue Operations: Familiarity with live entertainment, venue operations, event logistics, or in-venue hospitality workflows preferrable.
• Mindset: Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a bias toward action, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Pay Range

$170,000—$190,000 USD

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